Offered by BPI and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), BPI’s Home Energy Professional (HEP) certifications demonstrate advanced competency through rigorous written and field exams and work experience prerequisites. They meet the global benchmark for quality personnel certifications across all industries - the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) 17024 standard, as accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Energy Auditor

Evaluate the energy efficiency, health, and safety of a home, and use diagnostic equipment to identify areas for energy savings. Use modeling software to produce an audit report and develop a prioritized scope of work for the customer. [Earning the EA automatically earns BA certification as well. Candidate receives two certifications.]
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Prerequisite criteria
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Certification Scheme Handbook

Quality Control Inspector

Verify compliance of retrofit work performed based on work plans and standards. Use diagnostic equipment to conduct audits and inspections, and develop reports that specify corrective actions to achieve optimal whole house home performance.
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Prerequisite criteria
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Certification Scheme Handbook

Review the Certification Scheme Handbook (above) and field guides for each certification being considered.

Because the HEP certifications are for experienced professionals, candidates must meet prerequisite criteria to be eligible to take the exams. Review the prerequisite requirements in the Certification Scheme Handbook and determine if your background meets the criteria.

Review the application (above) for each certification being considered.

Fill out all information requested in the application, and gather documentation verifying you meet the prerequisite criteria. Your supporting documentation is critical to meeting prerequisite criteria. If you have been approved previously for one or more of the HEP designations, you may use that approval notice for the HEP exams.

Save the application form, and email, fax or mail it to BPI together with supporting documentation. See application form for contact information.

BPI will contact all applicants by email to notify them of their approval status. Once approved, you will receive a list of participating BPI Test Centers. You may also view the list of approved test centers here. Please choose a test center and contact them directly to schedule your exam.